Generic name: methylprednisolone (injection) [ METH-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone ]
Brand names: A-Methapred, DEPO-Medrol, SOLU-Medrol
Dosage forms: injectable powder for injection (1 g; 1 g preservative-free; 125 mg; 125 mg preservative-free; 2 g; 40 mg; 40 mg preservative-free; 500 mg; 500 mg preservative-free); injectable suspension (20 mg/mL; 40 mg/mL; 80 mg/mL)
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is methylprednisolone?
Methylprednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Methylprednisolone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, gland (endocrine) disorders, and conditions that affect the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.
Methylprednisolone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You may not be able to receive a methylprednisolone injection if you have a fungal infection.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with methylprednisolone if you are allergic to it. You may not be able to receive a methylprednisolone injection if you have a fungal infection.
Methylprednisolone can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection. Steroids can also worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection you recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several wee...
